Qatar Says Israel and Hamas Mediation Efforts Are 'Stalled'

#Qatar said it’s stepping back from efforts to mediate between #Israel and #Hamas in pursuit of a cease-fire in #Gaza #politics #worldnews

The Gulf state told the parties 10 days ago that it would “stall” mediation efforts if an agreement wasn’t reached in the latest round. But Qatar said it would resume talks “when the parties show their willingness and seriousness to end the brutal war and the ongoing suffering of civilians,” according to a statement on Saturday from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Qatar, where senior Hamas leaders reside, has been the primary interlocutor between the militant group and the #Jewish state. Without a genuine interest in finding a resolution to the 13-month-old conflict in Gaza, Qatar assessed that it can no longer constructively contribute to the process, according to a person briefed on the matter.

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